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The ecstasy of influence: A plagiarism

Jonathan Lethem’s “The ecstasy of influence: A plagiarism” is a fascinating read.  He makes a very compelling argument that art should be shared freely, and that the first copyright laws were only enacted to encourage development, not to permanently keep … Continue reading

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WikiLeaks and the Age of Transparency – You can’t handle the truth!

It is truly the information age.  You cannot turn on the TV, computer, or radio without being inundated with news and information.  Even if you try to stick your head in the sand, you will see major news events appear … Continue reading

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